Howard W. Wahlfeld

Wahlfeld, Howard W.
Sherwood

Age 78, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, August 18, 2011. He was born in Topeka, IL on September 5, 1932 the son of the late Henry and Blanche (Conklin) Wahlfeld. Howard was proud to serve in the U.S. Marine Corp, earning a Purple Heart in Viet Nam, and retired as a Lt. Colonel after 20 years. He then went on to work as a general agent for A.A.L. In his many careers, Howard's passion was working with training and counseling others, including being a family counselor at Appleton Highland Memorial Park. He loved nature, boating and spending time with family and friends. Howard will be remembered for being a loyal and dedicated man. He had a sense of humor and was known for lovingly teasing those around him.

Howard is survived by his wife, Shirley; children: Pam (Roger) Fox of Rushville, IL and Erick (Lisa) Wahlfeld of Greenville, WI; step-son: Rodney (fiancée, Donna Kyser) Boldt of Appleton, WI; grandchildren: Amy (Shannon) Clyde, Christopher (Erica) Busby, Monty, Desmond, Zachary, Donovan, Courtney, Mitchell, Kevin, Nicholas and Benjamin; great-granddaughter, Maddisyn; sister, Eloise (Jay) Rose; brother, Eldon (Newell) Wahlfeld; and nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Appleton Highland Memorial Park, 3131 N. Richmond St., Appleton. Friends will be received at the Cemetery Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Howard's name is being established.

Wichmann Funeral Home
Tri-County Chapel
3212 S. Oneida St.
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 831-9905